Use the explicit formula an=4−3n to find the seventh term of the arithmetic sequence.(1 point)

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a7=1
a subscript 7 baseline equals 1

a7=7
a subscript 7 baseline equals 7

a7=−17
a subscript 7 baseline equals negative 17

a7=−1
a subscript 7 baseline equals negative 1
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Answer 1

To find the seventh term of the arithmetic sequence using the explicit formula an=4−3n, you simply substitute n=7 into the formula:

a7 = 4 - 3(7)
= 4 - 21
= -17

Therefore, the seventh term is -17.

So, the correct response is: a7 = −17, or a subscript 7 baseline equals negative 17.